PAK vs UAE 5th T20I Match Preview: United Arab Emirates will face Afghanistan in a high-voltage clash of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series at the Sharjah International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Pakistan sit second on the points table with four points from three matches, and a win here will almost confirm their spot in the final. Meanwhile, the UAE remains winless in the competition, having lost both its games so far, and faces a must-win situation against a much stronger opponent. Here’s a detailed preview of the PAK vs UAE 5th T20IMatch 2025, including the date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and a winning prediction.
Match Details – PAK vs UAE, 5th T20I Match, 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates, 5th T20I Match |
| Date | 4 September 2025 |
| Time | 20:30 IST |
| Venue | Sharjah International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 |
PAK vs UAE Playing XI 5th T20I Match 2025
PAK vs UAE 5th T20I Match Preview and Team Analysis
Pakistan
Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the series against Afghanistan, falling 18 runs short in a chase of 170. Despite that, they remain strong contenders for the final. Saim Ayub and Agha Salman have been consistent with the bat, while Hasan Nawaz has chipped in with useful contributions.
The middle order, with Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Nawaz, adds depth, and the all-round ability of Faheem Ashraf strengthens the side. Bowling-wise, Haris Rauf has taken four wickets but leaked runs, while Shaheen Afridi will be aiming for breakthroughs upfront.
Key Players (Pakistan): Saim Ayub, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Predicted XI (Pakistan):
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem / Abrar Ahmed
United Arab Emirates
The UAE has struggled for consistency, losing both its games so far. Captain Muhammad Waseem has led from the front with 100 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 181, while Asif Khan has been explosive with 78 runs at 205 SR. Rahul Chopra adds stability in the middle order, but the lack of partnerships has hurt them badly.
On the bowling front, Saghir Khan has picked up five wickets, though he’s been expensive. Haider Ali and Dhruv Parashar could play key roles on Sharjah’s spin-friendly track. UAE will need a collective performance if they are to challenge Pakistan.
Key Players (UAE): Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra, Haider Ali
Predicted XI (UAE):
Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Waseem (c), Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra (wk), Ethan D’Souza, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique
PAK vs UAE: Pitch and Weather Report
Sharjah International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
- Surface: Balanced with turn for spinners.
- Batting Conditions: Moderate scoring, 160-170 will be competitive.
- Pace Bowling: Requires variations and slower ones.
- Spin Bowling: Big factor – spinners will dominate middle overs.
- Toss Prediction: Bat first – teams setting targets have won all games so far.
Weather Forecast – Sharjah, UAE
| Time | Temperature | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 33°C | 0 mm | 7.7 k/h | 17% |
| 21:00 | 31°C | 0 mm | 6.8 k/h | 2% |
Conditions will remain hot, dry, and clear – ideal for cricket.
PAK vs UAE Match Prediction: Who Will Win 5th T20I
Pakistan enters as the favourites with a stronger batting lineup and a powerful bowling unit. The UAE will rely heavily on Muhammad Waseem and Asif Khan to fire, but their inconsistency against quality pace and spin is a big concern.
Prediction: Pakistan to beat UAE in the 5th T20I of the UAE Tri-Series 2025.
